Description : Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified? (a) Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions. (b) Barbiturates cause ... thought perceptions and hallucinations. (d) Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations.
Last Answer : (c) Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
Description : Which one of the following is correct match? (a) Reserpine – tranquilliser (b) Cocaine – opiatic narcotic (c) Morphine – hallucinogenic (d) Bhang – analgesic
Last Answer : (a) Reserpine – tranquilliser
Description : Opium alkaloids are: (1) Codeine (2) Diethyllysergic acid (3) Morphine (4) Saffron
Last Answer : Ans. ((d))
Description : From which part of Opium plant we get morphine? (1) Leaves (2) Stem (3) Bark (4) Fruit coat
Last Answer : (4) Fruit coat Explanation: Morphine is the predominant alkaloid found in the varieties of opium poppy plant. It is obtained in form of liquid from the fruit capsule of the poppy. The latex which ... incisions is collected, and dried to produce "raw opium" (about 8-14% morphine by thy weight).
Description : What is true of tolerance occurring in regular opium abusers: A. Tolerance develops to all actions of morphine B. No tolerance occurs to euphoric and sedative actions of morphine C. No ... to constipating and miotic actions of morphine D. Lethal dose of morphine is not significantly increased
Last Answer : C. No tolerance occurs to constipating and miotic actions of morphine
Description : From which part of Opium plant we get morphine ? (1) Leaves (2) Stem (3) Bark (4) Fruit coat
Last Answer : Fruit coat
Description : Phenylalanine, ornithine and methionine are involved in the biogenesis of (A) Lysergic acid (B) Reserpine (C) L-Hyoscyamine (D) Papaverine
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is – (1) Cocaine (2) Morphine (3) Tannin (4) Caffeine
Last Answer : (4) Caffeine Explanation: Caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is a bitter alkaloid found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts. It is used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic.
Description : The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is (1) Cocaine (2) Morphine (3) Tannin (4) Caffeine
Last Answer : Caffeine
Description : What are your views on hallucinogenic drugs?
Last Answer : I’ve never had them, but I’m curious to try them once for the experience.
Description : L.S.D. is (a) hallucinogenic (b) sedative (c) stimulant (d) tranquilliser
Last Answer : (a) hallucinogenic
Description : 18. The plant which shows hallucinogenic property is (a) Ocimum sanctum (b) Attropa belladonna © Papaversomniferum (d) Cannabis sativa
Last Answer : (b) Attropa belladonna
Description : Study the following statements: 1. Tea plants thrive best in alkaline soils with rainfall above 150 cm and temperature between 20 - 30°C 2. The most important stimulant both in tea and coffee is caffeine 3. Wine, a popular alcoholic drink ... true? (a) 1, 3, and 4 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) Only 2
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The drug of choice for hyperkinetic children is: A. Methylphenidate B. Nikethamide C. Caffeine D. Clonazepam
Last Answer : A. Methylphenidate
Description : Morphine dependence is characterized by (a) Marked drug seeking behavior (b) Physical dependence without psychic dependence (c) Physical as well as psychic dependence (d) Both (a) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : In a comatose patient suspected of poisoning, which of the following findings would be against the drug being morphine (a) Selegiline (b) Chlorgiline (c) Moclobemide (d) Tranylcypromine
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : A drug that decreases blood pressure and has analgesic and spasmolytic effects when given intrathecally is (a) Atenolol (b) Clonidine (c) Morphine (d) Nitroprusside (e) Prazosin
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Drug called ‘Heroin’ is synthesised by (a) nitration of morphine (b) methylation of morphine (c) acetylation of morphine (d) glycosylation of morphine.
Last Answer : (c) acetylation of morphine
Description : Which drug can not be use in acute cholysystits Naproxen Morphine Mepriden Acetamenophin Perdoxyphen
Last Answer : Morphine
Description : The following antihypertensive drug has been found to suppress certain manifestations of morphine withdrawal syndrome and to block postoperative pain when injected intrathecally: A. Prazosin B. Clonidine C. Reserpine D. Ketanserin
Last Answer : B. Clonidine
Description : Morphine dependence is characterized by: A. Marked drug seeking behaviour B. Physical dependence without psychic dependence C. Physical as well as psychic dependence D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc
Description : In a comatose patient suspected of poisoning, which of the following findings would be against the drug being morphine: A. Mydriasis B. Marked respiratory depression C. Cyanosis D. Fall in blood pressure
Last Answer : A. Mydriasis
Description : The following drug is routinely used in preanaesthetic medication for prolonged operations: A. Atropine B. Morphine C. Promethazine D. Ranitidine
Last Answer : D. Ranitidine
Description : The drug that can directly release histamine from mast cells without involving antigen-antibody reaction is: A. Aspirin B. Procaine C. Morphine D. Sulfadiazine
Last Answer : C. Morphine
Description : Which of the following constitutes ‘drug abuse’: A. Physician prescribed use of penicillin G for the cure of viral fever B. Self administration of aspirin to relieve headache C. Repeated self administration of morphine to derive euphoria D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Repeated self administration of morphine to derive euphoria
Description : Which of the following is an idiosyncratic adverse drug reaction: A. Muscle dystonia caused by triflupromazine B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone C. Precipitation of asthma by morphine D. Gum hyperplasia caused by phenytoin
Last Answer : B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone
Description : Compared to the drug named within parenthesis, which of the following drugs has a higher potency but lower efficacy: A. Pethidine (morphine) B. Furosemide (hydrochlorothiazide) C. Diazepam (pentobarbitone) D. Enalapril (captopril)
Last Answer : C. Diazepam (pentobarbitone)
Last Answer : D. Differ from each other in the degree of attendant psychological dependence
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diuretic 2. Citric acid is used in soft drinks. 3. Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of bones and teeth. 4. Citric Acid is a good ... 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Description : Uric acid on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 forms : (a) Urea (b) Barbituric acid (c) Allantoin (d) Caffeine
Last Answer : Allantoin
Description : Why are we in Afghanistan? Searching for the Boogie Man or guarding the opium?
Last Answer : I’ve been wondering that myself!!! I have absolutely no clue so I’m going to go with your opium theory.
Description : How come that I never hear of farmers in the U.S.A . or Europe growing opium poppies ? On the side a course .
Last Answer : Maybe they try to keep it a secret or something.
Description : Is it possible to grow opium poppies in a flower pot in a apartment ?
Last Answer : You would need some sunlight or a growlight to grow any poppies. Poppies are beautiful flowers and you will enjoy them, but if you are hoping to harvest any opium plan on planting several thousand plants. Better just to enjoy the poppies. :)
Description : Opium-war was fought between which countries? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : The first Opium War (1839–42) was fought between China and Great Britain, and the second Opium War (1856–60), also known as the Arrow War or the Anglo-French War in China, was fought by Great Britain and France against China. Read more about the Qing dynasty.
Description : What is the impact of the loss of the opium war on China?
Last Answer : China was forced to legalize opium and began massive domestic production
Description : Opium is obtained from part of papaver somniferum
Last Answer : Opium is obtained from part of papaver somniferum A. Oryza sativa B. Coffea arabica C. Thea sinensis D. Papaver somniferum
Description : What is religion is an opium of the masses?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What impact on did the opium wars have on china china?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Which statement best summarizes China's response to industrialization following the Opium Wars?
Last Answer : China launched a government-led program to industrialize itsmilitary and economy.
Description : Where did the opium wars take place?
Last Answer : China
Description : Which of the following antitussive is present in opium but has no analgesic or addicting properties ? (a) Noscapine (b) Codeine (c) Pholcodeine (d) Ethylmorphine
Description : Which of the following drugs cause d elusions involving people's feelings more than their senses, and people feel that others are trying to injure them? (a) Cocaine (b) Marijuana (c) Nicotine (d) Opium
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The duties levied on alcoholic liquors, narcotic drugs and opium come under— (1) Central Excise Duty (2) Land Revenue (3) State Excise Duty (4) General Sales Tax
Last Answer : (3) State Excise Duty Explanation: An excise or excise tax (sometimes called an excise duty) is a type of tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs ... paper, drugs and pharmaceuticals, alcoholic liquor, water filtration and purification devices, pan masala, etc.
Description : Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world? (1) Myanmar, Laos and Thailand (2) Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq (3) Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran (4) Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Last Answer : (3) Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran Explanation: The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world's two most developed regions of the world, the ... is called as the Big Trunk route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Description : Opium is a plant product obtained from – (1) dried leaves (2) dried latex (3) roots (4) stem bark
Last Answer : (2) dried latex Explanation: Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy. Opium contains approximately 12% morphine, an alkaloid, which is frequently processed chemically to produce ... The latex also includes codeine and non-narcotic alkaloids such as papaverine, thebaine and noscapine.
Description : From which one of the following is quinine extracted? (1) Sarpagandha (2) Opium (3) Cinchona (4) Datum
Last Answer : (3) Cinchona Explanation: Quinine, as a component of the bark of the cinchona tree, was used to treat malaria from as early as the 1600s. The bark of trees in this genus is the source of a variety of alkaloids, the most familiar of which is quinine, an antipyretic (anti-fever) agent.
Description : Opium is obtained from?
Last Answer : Immature fruits of popi plant